Think smoothies should only be cold and green?
Not so, hot smoothies have all the health perks of traditional smoothies,
but they’re warm and comforting for the upcoming cold fall and winters.
And there’s more- these smoothies are made with ingredients that’ll help
you alleviate and get rid of those nagging aches and pains from the Summer.

Smoothie No. 1-
Spiced Pear Smoothie-
Soothe those achy joints.
Now is the time to buy pears as farmers are ready to pick and unload their
ample supplies.
Ingredients:
1 ripe pear
1 small banana
1 Tbs. of cashew butter
1 Tbs. of raisins
1/8 tsp. of nutmeg
1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract
4 oz. of almond milk
To make:
Add all ingredients to a blender, puree until smooth. Transfer to a small
saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm. Pour into a large mug.
Healing ingredients:
Nutmeg-is a natural analgesic that dulls pain and lessens inflammation.
Pears- are brimming with potent flavonols that work to repair muscle
damage.

Hot Smoothie No. 2-
Hot Apple Smoothie-
Ladies, if you love apples, stock up (as they’re cheaper in the Fall)
and you can alleviate your PMS cramps.
Ingredients:
2 sweet red apples, (cored)
1 Tbs. of cashew butter
4 oz. of almond milk
1/4 tsp. of ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract
2 pitted Medjool dates
To make: Just follow the directions from the first recipe.
After heating, feel free to add a Tbs. of low-fat whipped cream.
Healing Ingredients:
Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory and taking a tsp. each
day makes pain less severe and shortens the duration of PMS
symptoms. And the apples are fiber-rich and slow the release of
inflammation-triggering hormones.

Hot Smoothie No. 3-
Sweet Potato Smoothie-
Another food that’s extremely popular in the Fall and Winter: Sweet Potatoes.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of cooked sweet potato
1 ripe banana, peeled
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbs. of maple syrup
4 oz. of water
1 Tbs. of unsweetened shredded coconut
To make: Follow the directions from the 1st recipe.
After heating this smoothie, top with shredded coconut and low-fat
whipped cream.
Healing Ingredients:
Sweet potatoes reduce inflammation, making it easier for your joints
to move smoothly. Ginger also reins in your body’s inflammatory
response, plus it enhances digestion.

More tips:
If you work in the morning and don’t have time to drink a
smoothie, buy an insulated travel mug and bring your smoothie
with you.
More healing ingredients:
Take advantage of some other fall fruits and add them to a smoothie.
* Oranges-
High in vitamin C. It reduces high blood pressure and lowers the risk
of mouth and stomach cancers.
* Pomegranates-
Rich in vitamin C and other nutrients that can reduce joint tenderness
caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Not a fan of fresh pomegranates? Buy a bottle of unsweetened
pomegranate juice.
* Pumpkin-
Canned pumpkin will be plentiful the next few months, so stock up.
High in vitamin A, which helps keep vision sharp and boosts your immune
system.
* Cranberries-
Head to your favorite grocery stores and extra bags of fresh cranberries.
They’re full of antioxidants that help prevent plaque buildup on teeth and
keep your heart in tip-top shape by keeping arteries free of plaque and gunk.

Sources:
* Kim-Julie Hansen, Natural Health Expert
* Lisa Davis, R.D. Ph.D- Nutritionist
* A Taste of Home-Fall Smoothies Magazine

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